Fear of the gods and fear of death are twin serpents that st... - Epicureanism Epicurus

This quote is attributed to Epicureanism Epicurus.

"Fear of the gods and fear of death are twin serpents that strangle the human soul before any real poison can."

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Philosopher Ancient Greek 341–270

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